Monthly Archive: June 2012
Cooking affects the fibers within your veggies, and while these fibers are often better for your body when raw, certain veggies’ nutrients are actually enhanced when cooked (particularly steamed). Kale fibers, for example, bind...
Some types of beans (including kidney, black and navy) are not harvested until they have completely matured and dried out, which is why you will not find them fresh. It’s worth noting that most...
Do you take a multivitamin, vitamins and minerals or other nutritional supplements every day? Which vitamins do you take? Do you actually feel any difference in your energy level when you take vitamins or...
It’s road–trip season. But before you set out on your summer adventures, make sure your tires will get you there safely. Make sure every driver in your household learns to follow these basic tire...
Berries Raspberries, blueberries and strawberries are all brain boosters. Study found that eating berries can improve your memory in a very short time. Apples An old say “An apple a day keeps the doctor...
Easy ways to cut clean-up time… At the grill Don’t’ use nonstick spray on the grill grate – it’ll burn onto the grate, making it tacky and difficult to clean. If you’re concerned about...
The school year may be over — but you can still learn something new this summer. Let the sunshine inspire you to try a new activity or tap into your creative side. Mastering a...
While citrus fruits have long been known as a source of vitamin C, a new study suggests they may have an additional benefit – reducing the risk of stroke in women. The study, published...
Essentially, vitamins and minerals are collective groups of nutrients that are necessary for the proper development, growth and functioning of the human body. Vitamins are organic substances are are required for the biochemical reactions...
Eat-Clean Principle: Consume high-quality lean protein. Effect on the liver: Amino acids (including taurine and methionine) contained in lean protein from animal sources are crucial for efficient liver function and avoiding gallstones. Eat-Clean Principle:...
How much does the liver really do? And why is this organ so important to your health? Liver gets a substantial workout having to process and purify all the blood in the body while...
A workout may be your ticket to youth. Scientists can estimate how quickly cells are aging by the shortening of protective caps (telomeres) on the ends of chromosomes. Bad habits – smoking, a poor...
Q I’m tired of yo-yo dieting. How can I lose weight –and keep it off? The trick is to choose foods you enjoy and eating strategies you can live with. That way, once you...
What became a US national holiday in 1966 was first celebrated on June 19, 1910 in Spokane, Washington. Father’s Day was inspired by Sonora Smart Dodd, who wanted to honor her father — William...
Healthy, active and candid about their cancer diagnosis When first lady Betty Ford spoke out after her 1974 mastectomy, it was a turning point in the cultural conversation about cancer. Thanks in part...
This year doctors will diagnose more than 1.6 million new cases of cancer. It remains the nation’s second biggest killer, but for most of those who are newly diagnosed, cancer will not be a...
Are you looking for a way to eat healthier? Join the club. You may be surprised to find that some of the foods you think are healthy are actually bad for you. The more...
The impressive feast for your eyes Bold hit of bright colors, would you dare to try?
If you’re a man — or if you have a man in your life — there’s something you should know. Preventive care isn’t just for women — but studies show that men are less...
Be a flexitarian. For starters, cut out the bacon, salami, hot dogs and other processed meats from your diet. (The American Institute for Cancer Research recommends no more than 28 ounces of red meat...
A Stanford study found that computers have some demonstrably serious advantages over human pathologists in diagnosing breast cancer. Last year, researchers in Stanford University’s Computational Pathologist project trained computers to analyze tissue samples for...
A study of postmenopausal women at high risk for Invasive breast cancer showed that the drug exemestane significantly reduces risk. Screening using low-dose CT scans cut the lung cancer death rate of high-risk patients...
Body Lift Flap What it is Microsurgical procedure that transplants fat from the abdomen, waist and posterior hips to rebuild the breast of women who have undergone a mastectomy. Where Center for Restorative Breast...
Fishing is a terrific way to relax in the great outdoors with friends and family. From fly fishing and ice fishing to simply fishing off the dock, you can reel in a catch that...
It’s time to think beyond Kale Chips. Hearty greens – the M.V.P.s of a healthy diet – deserve a bit more culinary creativity. Banish your memories of soggy collards and overcooked spinach: When they’re...
A game of red light-green light might improve your eating habits. In a new study conducted at Massachusetts General Hospital’s main cafeteria, tagging foods with red, yellow, or green stickers and placing wholesome “green”...
Though the berries aren’t grilled, the sauce is cooked on the grill along with the grilled slices of pound cake. The butter content in the pound cake is enough to keep it from sticking...
Plank-roasting over high heat gives pears a richer flavor. Serve plank-roasted pears over dressed greens, on their own with a red wine and cheeses or as a dessert with a glass of port and...
CHALK IT UP to the beginning of summer vacation or Father’s Day, but June is a great month for grilling. It’s also the perfect time to try something colorful, fresh and good for you:...
Delicious vegetables, berries, and herbs are just a few of the payoffs of planting your own garden — and you don’t need acres of land to get the job done. Even a pocket–sized patch...